If there’s one thing kids love to play with, it’s slime, and believe it or not, slime is very easy to make yourself! Learn how to make Halloween slime in a handy storage jar. These are perfect party favors for your next party.
The Fall and Halloween seasons (which these days are now wrapped into one big season) are ideal for crafting. We’re heading into the holidays, and the Fall colors just seem to scream, “Get crafting!”
I thought sharing a Halloween slime recipe with you would be fun today. Slime – especially orange slime – is always a hit with kids! Like playdough, slime will keep kids occupied for hours, and it’s easy and affordable to make!
As most parents know, the downside to slime is that it can get pretty messy. This craft solves that problem. Not only is it a slime recipe, but you can add this recipe to a jar and decorate it to look like a pumpkin for a fun craft with built-in (cute) storage!
If you love Halloween crafts and recipes, be sure to check out my DIY Halloween Paper Bags, Frankenstein Halloween Bags, and Monster Cookie Kit + 18 Halloween Printables!
Halloween Slime Video Tutorial
Do you want to see how to make this Halloween slime with a video? We made one for you to follow. Just play the super short video below!
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? Just keep reading for instructions on how to turn your Halloween slime into fun party favors!
How To Make Halloween Slime Party Favors
This project will give you ready-made Halloween party favors within a few minutes. Or you can let the kids mix up this slime recipe at your Halloween party for a fun activity. They can, of course, make it in different colors and even personalize it by adding glitter or other additions.
Supplies Needed To Make Halloween Slime
- School glue
- Orange food coloring
- Baking soda
- Saline solution
- Green felt
- Wine cork
- Raffia
- Scissors
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Mini mason jar (see note below)
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
How To Make Halloween Slime
First, mix up the slime or have the kids do it. Just follow this easy Halloween slime recipe!
Step 1: Add School Glue To A Bowl
Add an entire bottle of school glue to a bowl.
Step 2: Add Baking Soda
Mix in 1 1/2 tsp baking soda.
Step 3: Add Food Coloring
Add food coloring until you reach the desired tint for your Halloween slime.
Step 4: Add Saline Solution
Then, mix in 3/4 tsp saline solution and stir well. The slime will start to pull together into a ball.
Step 5: Knead Slime
Knead the slime with your hands. If it is still sticky, add about 1/4 tsp more saline solution.
How To Put The Halloween Slime Party Favors Together
Now that you have a batch of slime, it’s time to use it to make cute favors for your Halloween party. One batch of this slime fits perfectly into a mini mason jar. Drop it in, and then decorate it however you want it to look.
Want to make yours look like a cute pumpkin? Here’s how I decorated mine!
Step 1: Cut Leaf Shape
Cut a leaf shape from felt.
Step 2: Hot Glue Leaf & Cork To Mason Jar
Hot glue the leaf shape and the cork to the mason jar lid.
Step 3: Add Raffia
Then tie the raffia around your cork.
Step 4: Trim Raffia
Use scissors to trim the raffia to length.
Now, you can give your pumpkin party favors away to your guests!
Are these little pumpkin jars of Halloween slime adorable? Will you be making a batch this year?
Your kids will no doubt love it! You? Maybe not quite as much! But their over-the-top love for it will make it all worth it.
My tip is to keep all slime-making and slime-related activities outdoors or on a table covered in plastic wrap. That way, you don’t have to worry about the slime getting in your carpet, on your furniture, etc.
Go ahead—break out your supplies and make a batch of Halloween slime today! You are sure to love the results, and the kids will as well!
FAQs About Halloween Slime
Here are a couple of questions that I see readers ask about making this Halloween slime. If you have a question, please check to see if I’ve already answered it below. Don’t see your question? Leave it for me in the comments!
How Much Slime Does One Recipe Make?
One batch makes just enough slime to create one party favor (or fill one small jar). Multiply as necessary.
My Slime Is Super Sticky And Is Sticking To My Hands. What Do I Do?
Add a few more drops of saline solution to your hands, then knead it. Keep repeating that process until you can handle the slime without it feeling sticky.
My Slime Recipe Keeps Failing. What Am I Doing Wrong?
The most common mistake we see is using the wrong saline solution. You want one that contains boric acid for contact lens wear. This acid creates the chemical reaction needed to turn these ingredients into slime.
What Size Jar Should I Use?
We are using the 4 oz mason jars. You can find a wide variety on Amazon.
What Can I Add To Slime To Make It Even More Fun?
Have you ever tried adding little trinkets to your slime? In addition to adding colorful glitter, you can add small trinkets such as confetti, beads, mini action figures, plastic bugs, mini plastic Halloween shapes, buttons, and more!
SAFETY NOTE: If you’re making this for small children who might put the slime (or the objects) in their mouths, please don’t add small objects other than glitter because they’re a choking hazard.
4 More Halloween Crafts
Did you love this Halloween Slime and are looking for more Halloween crafts? Then check out the projects below!
- Halloween Candy Bucket That Glows in the Dark
- Halloween Craft Stick: Frankenstein and Mummy Kids Crafts
- Halloween Labels to Print for Free
- Halloween Jack O’ Lantern Ping Pong Ball Lights
